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From the monthly archives:

August 2008

On The Road Again

by admin 08.30.2008

Michelle and I are leaving the kids with their grandparents and heading up to Whistler for Feast of Fields this morning. I’ll report on our trip when we get back. Have a great weekend everybody!
UPDATE: Arrived and all is well. Feast of Fields was quite different from previous years with the food, wine, and beer [...]

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Is It A Done Deal At The Shangri-La?

by admin 08.29.2008

UD broke the news on the ides of this past April that internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur Jean-George Vongerichten was in talks to open a restaurant in the upcoming Shangri-La hotel, currently under construction on Alberni St. downtown (Vancouver’s tallest building). Word is the hotel will also host the second location of David Aisenstat’s Ki, [...]

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Help Lauren Get A Job

by admin 08.28.2008

As many of you many of you are aware, Zoom Airlines went under this morning, throwing hundreds out of work. Among them was an old friend of mine, Lauren, a colleague from my Beach House days. She was my favourite busser, but she proved herself and quickly moved up to serving. I hated it when [...]

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Soundtrack No.85

by admin 08.27.2008

Morrissey still has it.

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September Issue Of EAT On The Streets

by admin 08.27.2008

Huzzah! Click the cover to read the complete new issue, page for page.

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Dogpile On La Quercia

by admin 08.27.2008

Mia Stainsby in the Vancouver Sun:
Good Italian food roots La Quercia in Kitsilano.
Alexandra Gill in the Globe & Mail:
Sticking to its roots serves this Italian eatery well.
Me in the Westender:
New Italian spot hits the ground running.
In case you missed it, I have some video of the restaurant. Check it out after the leap.

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Restaurant Green Zone Joins UD

by admin 08.27.2008

We are excited to welcome the waste cooking oil recycling program, Restaurant Green Zone, to the Urban Diner community.  Here is a look at their membership listing:
RESTAURANT GREEN ZONE  is an Urban Diner supporter.
Suite #129 1585 Broadway St. | Port Coquitlam
www.restaurantgreenzone.com
Tel: (604) 314-7675
Email: erm4oil@yahoo.ca
Contact: Robert Greene

The Restaurant Green Zone is a program [...]

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UD Press Kit No. 832

by admin 08.25.2008

Rather than being lazy as many of you might assume by the quasi-lack of posts of late, I’ve been bordering on the semi-industrious, doing plenty of tappity tap tap plus mid-wifing a book project that I hope you can all read about soon. I’ve put together a little list of recent media for your perusal, [...]

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A Bumper Crop of Fresh PR

by admin 08.25.2008

Laughing Stock releases their 2006 Portfolio on September 4th; Boneta announces new prix fixe lunch menus for fall; FigMint “On the Wood” celebrates a taste of Spain; Hart House at Deer Lake Salutes French Culinary Tradition with An Evening in Provence; So.Cial at Le Magasin Presents the only Kettle Valley Winery Dinner in Vancouver [...]

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Boneta Bartenders, Chow Cooks

by admin 08.25.2008

Job details after the bump…

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UD Beijing Diaries #5

by admin 08.25.2008

Eric Pateman, president of Edible British Columbia, continues his Beijing journal tonight. All of his entries are archived in a special “Olympic Diaries” category, accessible in chronological order by clicking the headings under each entry title.
Once again, enjoy!
My local culinary guide, Adlyn, set up another fabulous experience for me this morning with a stop at [...]

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Books To Cooks: Ramsay’s “Fast Food”

by admin 08.23.2008

A smiling Gordon Ramsay on the cover is not the only reason Laura at Barbara-Jo’s Books To Cooks loves “Fast Food” (hard cover, $35.00). Creative recipes and unique photography are inspiration for any cook. This reference for quick and manageable recipes is great for these hot summer days. Refreshing Melon with Tequila & Lime or [...]

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